Valentine's Day

2024 - 2 - 14

Valentine's Day - A Mix of Love, Politics, and Controversy

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Explore the varied sentiments and activities surrounding Valentine's Day, from Manhattan City Hall weddings to Trump's fundraising email to Melania, and more.

Valentine's Day is celebrated in various ways across different circles. Some share love through art displays, like Jill Biden, while others like Trump use the occasion for fundraising. The Manhattan Marriage Bureau sees a surge in bookings for City Hall weddings on this day. Despite differing opinions on the holiday's significance, it remains a day of reflection and romance for many.

On the flip side, some see Valentine's Day as overrated, viewing it as a commercialized experience. However, the day's history dating back to the concept of bird mating season adds a unique perspective to this day of love. Additionally, the luxury goods company, Tapestry, gains attention from notable figures like Bridgewater Associates and Paul Tudor Jones on Valentine's Day.

Interesting facts about some of the key figures and groups mentioned include Governor Hochul's focus on mental health resources, Dr. Ruth Westheimer's initiatives against loneliness, and Church President Russell Nelson's message about loving one's neighbor on this special day.

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Commentary: Why I became a Valentine's Day Grinch (The Baltimore Banner)

Wallace Lane once bought the girl the wrong gift and it jaded him on the holiday of love. But now he's willing to give it another chance.

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Valentine's Day Is Big for City Hall Weddings (The New York Times)

The Manhattan Marriage Bureau's time slots are fully booked for Valentine's Day, the city clerk said. That is, if everyone shows up.

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Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art ... (The Associated Press)

It's Valentine's Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn.

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CWRU community members share how they show love on ... (The Daily | Case Western Reserve University)

Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) traditionally evokes symbols of romance, such as candle-lit dinners, flowers and candy. But this annual observance also is a time ...

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Trump sends Valentine's Day message to Melania centered on his ... (The Hill)

Former President Trump wished former first lady Melania Trump a Happy Valentine's Day on Wednesday by thanking her for her support throughout his various ...

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Trump's Valentine's Day Love Letter to Melania Is a Fundraising Email (Rolling Stone)

Donald Trump used his Valentines Day letter to Melania to fundraise, and complained that defeated candidate Mazi Pilip hadn't shown him enough love.

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Happy Valentine's Day from the most contented single woman you'll ... (Los Angeles Times)

Bouquets of roses prepped for Valentine's Day in 2021 at the Los Angeles Flower Mart. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times ). By Robin AbcarianColumnist.

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Let's rekindle our love for Valentine's Day (Vermont Cynic)

Every February—irregardless of my relationship status—I look forward to Valentine's Day. To me, Valentine's is not just one day, but a way of life for the ...

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Make it make sense: Valentine's Day in the U.S. is a vile experience (Miami Student)

Last weekend, I went flower shopping at Kroger. Walking through the store, I couldn't help but notice the section dedicated to Valentine's Day.

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OPINION: This week's Valentine's Day hot takes (Indiana Daily Student)

I'm talking champagne, rose petals on the bed and a candlelit dinner for two. It feels good to be spoiled! And what better time than the day of love and romance ...

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Is Valentine's Day overrated? (The Student)

The day was also seen as the beginning of bird mating season, a concept that was eventually officially tied to this day of romance by Geoffrey Chaucer. But ...

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Gurus Are Loving Tapestry This Valentine's Day (Forbes)

The luxury goods company has a number of admirers ahead of Capri acquisition, including Bridgewater Associates, Jeff Auxier, Paul Tudor Jones and Steven ...

On Valentines Day, Governor Hochul and Dr. Ruth Westheimer ... (ny.gov)

Governor Hochul highlighted resources available through State government to improve mental health and combat loneliness.

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Valentine's Day (observed) (The Pillar)

Hey everybody,. It's Fat Tuesday, and you're reading The Tuesday Pillar Post. I don't know about all of you, but where I live, today is both Fat Tuesday and ...

Valentine's Day - The American Scholar (theamericanscholar.org)

February 14 this year falls on Ash Wednesday. Or should I say that Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine's Day? Either way, I am teaching, and my students ...

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When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine's Day, Love and Death ... (The New York Times)

What to do when Ash Wednesday, a solemn reminder of human mortality, falls on the same day we gorge on chocolate and romance? Pass out candy hearts that say ...

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A Fat Tuesday and Valentine's Day Fiasco (Alameda Post)

Gil Michaels recalls an unfortunate Valentine's Day involving an unusual alliance, an unopened bottle of wine, and unrequited love.

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When Valentine's Day Meets Ash Wednesday (The Atlantic)

Death reminds us of the limits of romantic love, but it also sets romantic love free.

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Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year ... (WLS-TV)

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it's Valentine's Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and ...

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Philly Catholics skip the steak dinners when Valentine's Day falls on ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Many restaurants in the region are still fully booked, and those in the industry say they don't expect to take a financial hit from the confluence of the ...

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Does Valentine's Day Matter? (Coveteur)

Contributing Writer, Kelsey Eisen, asked around to see if this Hallmark holiday is actually worth celebrating. Who better than to ask than a couple in-house ...

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Make it make sense: Valentine's Day in the U.S. is a vile experience (Miami Student)

Last weekend, I went flower shopping at Kroger. Walking through the store, I couldn't help but notice the section dedicated to Valentine's Day.

President Nelson's Valentine's Day message (Church News)

Valentine's Day is a day to remember to love one's neighbor “whether they live in the house next door or across the globe,” wrote Church President Russell ...

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